dCS Bartok Apex vs any similar priced DAC


I’m about to upgrade my system from scratch, the speakers will be ATC SCM50ASL Classic active. I don’t have any records, digital rips only on my Innuos Zen MINI & LPSU. 

The dCS Bartok Apex direct into the active ATC is where I want to go. Any opinions about any better matched DAC / DAC streamer/preamp combo that’s better matched to the ATC ?

 

Thinking WEISS 501, Esoteric N-05 XD, Chord DAVE

 

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Showing 1 response by yoyoyaya

@OP, the N-05XD is really better used into a preamp. It is an absolutely top notch DAC and it is significantly improved by its matching clock.

The Apex Bartok is much better than the previous version and is a good choice in the application you are considering.

Personally, I would favour it over the CHORD and I am familiar with all three.